Portrait Milan opens its first Christmas village, and it is titledThe Gift Portrait of a Winter’s Tale.
The luxury hotel in Lungarno Collection transforms the square of the Former Archbishop’s Palace into an enchanted place with an ice skating rink, amid the fir trees the classic 12-meter tree and a small chic Christmas market made of such delights as hot chocolate with cream, panettone, roasted chestnuts and vinbrulè.
It is the most magical and gluttonous time, the time when you crave sweetness and warmth but also lightness .
“The Gift: Portrait of a Winter’s Tale,” will be hosted in Portrait Square for the Christmas season.”
“The Gift was born from the desire to offer something beautiful to the city and, at the same time, to transform the joy of Christmas into an act of shared generosity. It is a gift to Milan, but also a way to give back, with gratitude, what we receive every day from this extraordinary city. ” declares Valeriano Antonioli, CEO of Lungarno Collection https://www.lungarnocollection.com/it/ato which Portrait Milano belongs.
Milan thus will have another place to feel in the most appropriate atmosphere for the holidays. Portrait, a place that has made hospitality its truest expression, giving small moments of joy like The Gift.
Until Jan. 6, 2026, an ice skating rink will be open to citizens, families, tourists and fans; on Dec. 13 and 20 you can enjoy some sketting performances by choreographer Andrea Vaturi and Ice Show https://www.ghiacciospettacolo.it/eopen to the public free of charge
To use the track, reservations can be made online at thegift.portraitmilano.com for a fee of 15 euros.
- “The Gift: Portrait of a Winter’s Tale solidarity and inclusion.
Those who make skating reservations also make a gift to the Mind Foundationhttps://www.fondazionemente.org/, which supports children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. In fact, proceeds from rink reservations will support the foundation’s projects.
- “The Gift: Portrait of a Winter’s Tale” and the most mouthwatering Proposals.
Tasty treats Chocolate, roasted chestnuts, vin brule and Christmas treats such as gingerbread. A mix of street food and tradition will pamper lucky patrons n this Milanese corner of happiness. Chocolate with cream is a must.
In the Lindt Signature Greenhouse, in addition to tasting Lindor, you will see live preparations scheduled for Dec. 7-8 and Dec. 20-21.
- The Gift: Portrait of a Winter’s Tale and Beefbar Cafe.
Beefbar’s dehor transforms into Beefbar Café to serve fine blends of coffee, small artisanal pastries, comfort food, to a curated selection of drinks and wines from 12:30 to 6 pm. Inside, savory panettone, which has become one of the signature dishes on Beefbar’s year-round menu, is for sale.
- The Gift: Portrait of a Winter’s Tale and shopping
Portrait wanted to include some shopping-related experiences in the Christmas village by creating four the glass and metal greenhouses .
The Ferragamo greenhouse is a winter boutique that brings together some of the brand’s most iconic pieces: silks and scarves, small leather goods, gloves, hair accessories, scented candles, and the iconic bags.
Ferragamo and Samsung Electronics greenhouse plays with AI and creates matches for customers.
Then there is the skiwear brand Perfect Moment born in Chamonix and available in Antonia’s store.
And of course panettone shopping
The handcrafted 10_11 Bar Giardino Ristorante Panettone made by pastry chef Cesare Murzilli with mountain butter, fragrant candied fruit and an excellent flour. Soft, fragrant, not overly sugary and made with a sourdough .
The Beefbar Milano savory panettone with its soft dough, scented with butter and fresh eggs, enriched with grana cheese, pecorino cheese and pepper
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For music lovers, there is a date to mark on Dec. 14 when a gospel choir will perform for all present and enliven the afternoon and the atmosphere of the city’s brightest season.
